Problems syncing new ipod to pc which is linked to another apple ID

Hi, I have just been setting up my daughter's ipod touch 4g. When I plug it in to my wife's pc and itunes is launched, the apps windows shows all the apps from my wife's iPhone. I have ensure itunes is signed in using my daughter's name, I've done the same on the device also. Obviously if I choose to sync it will want to sync my wife's apps. Apologies, as I'm sure this kine of thing has been posted many times before!

- You can only sync apps for the one syncing computer you can have.
- Was the iPod synced to another iTunes library/computer?
- Where are the apps you want to seyc to the iPod?
- What account purchased them?

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or
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- Last, make an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store.
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